Animated Paper People

Kodak Drives Home Their "It's Time to Smile" Motto

In an effort to contribute to its brand-building campaign “It’s time to smile,” Kodak has created a new ad spot featuring an animated young lady made of paper that has apparently lost her smile.  She walks through a real living environment searching dismally for her smile.  As luck would have it, she locates her smile within fun and exciting pictures of herself with family and friends from a digital photo frame.

The idea behind the campaign is that relationships with friends and family are important and technology is a great way to stay connected to those you love.  I have to admit, the premise is creative and admirable.

Digital Photo Frames
The rise of digital photo frames presents opportunities for innovative technology to enhance homes and offer personalized experiences.
Animated Advertising
Animated ads are becoming more popular, providing opportunities for creativity and brand differentiation.
Brand Building Campaigns
There are opportunities to use technology to build powerful, emotional brand campaigns that resonate with consumers.

Sectors Adopting This

Technology
The digital photo frames industry is being disrupted by innovative tech solutions that offer personalized experiences.
Advertising
As animated ads become more popular, ad agencies have opportunities to differentiate their brand campaigns with creative and innovative approaches.
Consumer Goods
Consumer goods companies can use technology to build powerful brand campaigns that resonate with their audience and foster emotional connections.
SCORE
4.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 32%
Activity 83%
Freshness 8%

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